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'Soldiers' who flanked Vladimir Putin in New Year message accused of being actors

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of copying Volodymyr Zelensky's New Year's address and using actors to pose as fighters in his war with Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Russia Admits Scores of Soldiers Killed in Ukrainian Strike

Russia on Monday admitted dozens of its soldiers were killed in a Ukrainian strike on Russian-controlled territory in a bloody New Year's weekend for both sides of the conflict. In an extremely rare announcement, the Russian defense ministry said that 63 Russian servicemen were killed "as a result of a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

Russia says 63 soldiers were killed in a Ukrainian attack

The attack was one of the deadliest strikes on the Kremlin's forces since the start of the war 10 months ago. Ukraine claimed to have killed hundreds of Russian conscripts, but details are murky.

WEKU · Jan 2, 2023

Remote town in US home to only 77 people - which is just two miles from Russia

Little Diomede is in the middle of the Bering Strait off Alaska, US, and is separated by Big Diomede, Russia, with just a couple of miles along with a stretch of hazardous sea

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

GCC Equity Market Index Dropped 6.4% in 2022

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) equity market index closed 2022 with a decline of 6.4 percent after demonstrating one of the most significant gains globally last year, according to a recent report. Markets in the region remained volatile during the year, and gains made during the first four months were…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

‘Idlib Security’ Thwarts ‘Terrorist’ Plot by Syrian Regime

Security forces in Syria’s opposition-held northwestern Idlib province announced that they thwarted "terrorist operations and plans" of a "terrorist cell linked to the Syrian regime and Russia." Suspects involved in the plot were arrested on Saturday. Spokesperson for the General Security Service in Idlib Diaa al-Omar said the eight-member cell…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

Ukraine ‘downs 40 drones’ as Russia launches fresh strikes targeting Kyiv

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Monday morning that all drones were intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian air defence forces

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2023

Kyiv pummelled by Putin’s exploding drones, Vitali Klitschko says

Ukrainian officials say Russia deployed multiple drones overnight to attack parts of Ukraine and dozens were shot down

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Ukraine war news – live: Kyiv claims up to 400 Russians killed in Donetsk drone strike

Putin’s forces counter claim of devastating hit in eastern Ukraine on New Year’s Eve

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Russia plans protracted drone campaign to exhaust Ukraine, Zelensky says

Russia is planning a lengthy campaign of attacks with Iranian drones to exhaust Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, adding that the country had to “do everything” to resist. Earlier on Monday Ukraine's military took responsibility for a deadly attack on temporary accommodation for Russian soldiers in the city…

France 24 · Jan 2, 2023